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What is chop drug?

Published in Cancer Treatment 1 min read

Chop drug refers to CHOP, an abbreviation for a chemotherapy combination. This combination is used to treat non-Hodgkin lymphoma, and researchers are studying its potential in treating other cancers. CHOP consists of the following drugs:

  • Cyclophosphamide
  • Doxorubicin hydrochloride (hydroxydaunorubicin)
  • Vincristine sulfate (Oncovin)
  • Prednisone

In essence, CHOP is a powerful chemotherapy regimen employed to combat specific cancers, primarily non-Hodgkin lymphoma.

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